Creating Scenes

[buzz]

Hello

I am new to using the Spotlight features of VectorWorks.

I understand that the 'Create Animation' can be used to create scenes showing different lighting states; and the transitions between these states. However, I have been unable to locate where I can adjust the intensity / level of individual instruments (I can do this using the 'Visualisation' "Lights"- but not lighting instruments used for lighting design purposes). I have looked in OIP and the 'edit' section within this but cannot find.

Do some instruments not have the ability to have variable intensity?

Is there something in renderworks that I need to activate to be able to control intensity?

Many Thanks

[Jim_Allen]

Right click the instrument and get the edit window of the instrument, click on light information tab, you will see "light on" and intensity (brightness in VW).

[buzz]

Hi Jim

Thanks for your prompt reply.

I have been able to find this "Light On" check box- but I have no intensity slider near it.

(Can I upload files to this tech forum ????)

The instruments I am using are from the Slecon Metric Library (part of the Spotlight package.....)

Do you have any other suggestions?

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

[Jim_Allen]

when you inserted the instruments did you use the instrument insertion tool in the SL menu?

What platform, version, operating system, etc are you using??

[klinzey]

You need to be running 12.0.1 or 12.5 to see the intensity slider.

[buzz]

Thanks heaps- that's fixed the problem- greatly appreciated